Pearl Church

Pearl Church is an inclusive, progressive church in Portland. Join us Sundays at 10:00am (kids and youth programs at 10:00am)

09/07/2026

It’s an annual tradition at Pearl to take an early Sunday in September to cast vision for the year ahead. On this special day we’ll begin in Ecotrust’s conference room at our usual Sunday service time, 10am. However, rather than offering our usual service, our ministry leaders and pastors will share vision for the year ahead, and how you can get connected as part of the Pearl family. Everyone will have a chance to learn more about our ministry offerings and sign up to get involved.

After this we’ll head up to the rooftop terrace for a yummy potluck lunch! We'll provide the mains with options for vegetarians and vegans; please consider contributing a side, salad, or dessert (please, no Crock-Pots or other plug-in needs for food containers).

09/01/2026

Are you new to Pearl Church? Join with Pastor Mike for a brief conversation about all things Pearl! We’ll discuss Pearl’s rhythms and values, as well as any questions or interests that you have. Questions? Please contact Pastor Mike ([email protected]).

08/31/2026

Seemingly contradictory things can be true at the same time.

That's part of what Jen Johnson named in her reflection with us this week—that holding tension, rather than rushing to resolve it, has become part of who we are as a community. Complicated relationships with faith. Gratitude and grief, side by side. None of it needs to be hidden or explained away.

There's room for all of it at Pearl.

08/25/2026

Pearl Youth—Jump into some board games after church on September 6! We'll have all the classics - Bananagrams, Telestrations, Sushi Go, Catchphrase, Taboo... Bring a sense of adventure and we’ll provide pizza and games! Questions? Contact Kylie Marble ([email protected])

08/24/2026

We can't fix everything wrong with the world all at once, right now. We can't undo racism or misogyny or homophobia by voting or marching on their own, as much as those things matter. But last Sunday, Mike Roth suggested one thing we can do: "Truly good Christian communities are subversive embodiments of the world that we want." A community that fully includes women and LGBTQIA+ people, that commits to anti-racism, that treats every person as sacred — that's not just a nice idea. It's way of bringing into reality the world we're hoping to see.

08/21/2026

Our brains were built for a world of “not enough” and Michael Easter’s Scarcity Brain names the loop we’re so easily caught in: the notification, the second helping, the next purchase. Each impulse promises satisfaction, yet sustains the urge for more. But this ache is theological territory, too: manna that couldn’t be hoarded, water that satisfies, and Jesus who kept encouraging trust in God’s benevolence. Join us as we discuss Easter’s book together and ponder, “How do we break out from this scarcity loop?”

Whether or not you have a chance to read the book, you are warmly invited to join us. Questions? Contact Mike Roth ([email protected])

08/18/2026

Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by divine love.

Shaped by a sacred story and sharing at a common table, we are awakening to God, who is love. As we awaken to divine love, we grow and are transformed—for this love evokes human flourishing. Love frees us to create, to forgive, and to participate in the sacred work of cultivating life in this world. Love animates generous living, proclaims news that is truly good, and culminates in God’s dream of peace in a world integrated by divine love.

08/17/2026

This past week, we heard from Oversight Team member Tym Andrews. Tym has been part of Pearl for nine years, and this week he reflected on what he's seen here—people arriving in pain and, slowly, learning to love themselves again, and the healing that comes when no one demands you have the right answers. That's the kind of mending we hope for every single week.

08/11/2026

Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by divine love.

Near the pinnacle of our sacred story is a scene in which Jesus gathers his disciples around a table. At this table are both followers and betrayers, yet Jesus shares a meal with them all. He breaks bread and pours wine and says, “This is me, for you.” Sharing at a common table reminds us that God sustains everything, includes everyone, and is drawing us all together to feast as one. It facilitates a way of living that recognizes God’s sustenance, makes room for others, and urges us toward generosity and self-giving.

08/10/2026

Many of us grew up in churches that told us, "Come as you are.." But, quietly, the implication was, "... but don't stay that way." This week, Oversight Team member Leah Griffin shared how their understanding of Pearl Church has shifted: "The invitation here feels less like 'come as you are' and more like 'be as you are.'" No timeline, no agenda. Just here, journeying with us exactly as you are, unfolding more and more into your truest self. That's what we hope you find here, too.

Address

721 NW 9th Avenue, Fl 2nd
Portland, OR
97209

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.pearlchurch.org/

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